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Express Scripts files suit against FTC, demands retraction of report on PBM industry

FierceHealthIT

Express Scripts has filed suit against the Federal Trade Commission, demanding that the agency retract a damning report on the pharmacy benefit management industry. | Express Scripts is suing the Federal Trade Commission, demanding that the agency retract a damning report on the pharmacy benefit management industry.

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AI Advances Bring RCM To an Inflection Point

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Various forms of automation have long been present within healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM). However, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought the industry to a significant inflection point, where the use cases for AI […] The article AI Advances Bring RCM To an Inflection Point appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Amazon inks digital health partnership with Talkspace, adds mental health provider to health conditions program

FierceHealthIT

Amazon has added virtual behavioral health provider Talkspace to its health conditions program, a service it rolled out in January to help connect customers with virtual care benefits. | Amazon has added virtual behavioral health provider Talkspace to its health conditions program, a service it rolled out in January to help connect customers with virtual care benefits.

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EnableComp Acquires ANI Healthcare Solutions, Expanding Its Denial Management Solutions Within Its Award-Winning Specialty RCM Platform

Healthcare IT Today

EnableComp , a market leader in specialty revenue cycle solutions for healthcare, announced that it has acquired ANI Healthcare Solutions, LLC (ANI) , a San Francisco-based denial management company. With this acquisition, EnableComp adds ANI’s denial management expertise to its comprehensive solution suite and further expands the proficiency of the E360 RCM intelligent automation platform.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Noom to offer compounded GLP-1 drug to rival pricey branded weight loss meds

FierceHealthIT

Noom is the latest digital health company to jump into the off-label weight loss drug market to make medications more accessible to consumers. | Noom is the latest digital health company to jump into the off-label weight loss drug market to make medications more accessible to consumers.

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The healthcare issues keeping employers up at night

FierceHealthIT

Employers hold significant power in the healthcare industry. | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we're diving into the healthcare topics employers are watching most closely.

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White paper calls for integration between the NHS and social care

DigitalHealth

A white paper, published by homecare technology company, Birdie, has called for more integration between the NHS and social care.

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Biden administration unveils multi-agency patient safety programs, industry commitments

FierceHealthIT

The Biden administration met World Patient Safety Day with a blitz of new programs, panel discussions and commitments from government agencies as well as healthcare industry organizations all focus | A patient safety forum held at the White House came with several agency announcements and discussions with health systems tackling harm reduction and workforce culture.

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CharmHealth Expands Into Enterprise Market with New Features

Healthcare IT Today

CharmHealth , an EHR company known for catering to small and mid-sized medical practices, is adding features for larger provider organizations. The move into what the company calls the “enterprise space” is a response to existing customer growth and a desire to capture new business from larger organizations. Healthcare IT Today sat down with Venky Chellappa, CharmHealth’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the company’s annual user group conference – Charmalot2024 – to learn mo

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Lawmakers, policy experts spar over the Inflation Reduction Act in Senate hearing

FierceHealthIT

Tuesday's Senate Committee on Finance hearing on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) featured both proponents and critics of recent health policy decisions throwing punches, many of which have been p | Lawmakers and policy experts disagreed on whether the Inflation Reduction Act's strengths outweigh its weaknesses as well as the best path forward.

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Health Care Data Wars: Exploring the Real Time v. PointClickCare Lawsuit and How to Get Access to Patient Data

Healthcare IT Today

An ongoing lawsuit between two health IT companies raises questions that call for more discussion. Already, the judge’s preliminary injunction in the case ( Real Time Medical Systems, Inc. v. PointClickCare Technologies, Inc. ) has led independent observers to predict a shake-up in health care and the potential for future lawsuits. Some of the issues covered in this series include: The demands made on infrastructure by hot, new analytic technologies, which often run automated queries (call

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Drones to deliver urgent blood samples for Guy’s and St Thomas’

DigitalHealth

Electric drones will deliver urgent blood samples for Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, as part of a six-month pilot.

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Influence of the use of a tablet-based clinical decision support algorithm by general practitioners on the consultation process: the example of FeverTravelApp

BMC Digital Health

Despite the proven positive effects of clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) on general practitioners’ (GPs’) performance and patient management, their adoption remains slow. Several factors have been prop.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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What are Wellness Platforms?

GlobalMed

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, employee well-being has become more crucial than ever. With stress levels on the rise and work-life balance often tipping the scale, companies are looking for innovative ways to support their workforce. Enter wellness platforms – comprehensive solutions designed to enhance employee health, increase productivity, and boost morale.

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Supporting Your Team During AI Adoption: Workforce Adaptation and Training Systems

BHM Healthcare Solutions

Part 4: Supporting Your Team During AI Adoption. opportunities for improving patient care and operational efficiency. However, successful implementation hinges on effective workforce adaptation and training. The post Supporting Your Team During AI Adoption: Workforce Adaptation and Training Systems appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions.

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Xealth Recognized as Quarterfinalist for the Digital Health Hub Foundation: Digital Health Awards

Xealth

SEATTLE—September 11, 2024— Xealth , the leader in enabling digital health at scale, is thrilled to announce its selection as a quarterfinalist for the prestigious 2024 Digital Health Hub Foundation: Digital Health Awards, presented by the Digital Health Hub Foundation. Xealth was chosen as a quarterfinalist for Best in Class: Home Health Diagnostics.

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Digital Health Unplugged Podcast: Why is the NHS so difficult to sell to?

Lloyd Price

Digital Health Unplugged Podcast Jordan Sollof, reporter at Digital Health News , is joined by Lloyd Price and Mohammad Al-Ubaydli to talk about procurement and why the NHS is so difficult to sell to. From their own experience, Price, a HealthTech founder, M&A advisor for Nelson Advisors and Non-Executive Director for various Digital Health companies, and Al-Ubaydli, Founder and Chief Executive of Digital Health social enterprise, Patients Know Best , shine a light on the main issues that ca

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.

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Employer Direct Healthcare rebrands as Lantern, moves into infusion care market

FierceHealthIT

Employer Direct Healthcare, a company that connects members with specialty care, has rebranded as Lantern and is expanding into infusion care as it continues to build out its services for health pl | Employer Direct Healthcare, a company that connects members with specialty care, has rebranded as Lantern and is expanding into infusion care as it continues to build out its services for health plans and employers.

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Hospitals make major gains on handwashing compliance, accountability, Leapfrog finds

FierceHealthIT

Handwashing adherence is on the up-and-up as more hospitals are holding their leadership accountable for hand hygiene, patient safety watchdog The Leapfrog Group reports. | The patient safety watchdog's latest report found a sharp increase in the percentage of surveyed hospitals meeting its handwashing standards, as well as an increase in the portion of hospitals putting their leaders on the hook for good results.